1/4 Gros - Elisabeth of Görlitz widow of John of Bavaria

Issuer Luxembourg
Year 1425-1433
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/4 Gros (1⁄160)
Currency Florin (1353-1713)
Composition Silver
Weight 0.54 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) L#203-1, Weiller#194, BV#204
Obverse description Quartered shield of Bavaria-Palatinate, leaning to the left, under a crowned helmet, valanced and crowned with peacock feathers. Crest divding the legend and the inner girdle. Legend between two pearled circles.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ELIƧAB`• DVCI`• BAVAR`• LVC`
(Translation: Elisabeth of Görlitz, duchess in Bavaria and Luxembourg)
Reverse description Luxemburgish shield, field burled of 4 pieces, with the rampant lion posed on a long patted cross dividing the legend. Legend between two pearled circles.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering MONE`• NOVA• LVCE`• BVR`S`•
(Translation: New currency of Luxembourg)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage ND (1425-1433) - -
Numisquare ID 6547545110
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